Military Fitness - Military.com Originals http://feed.informer.com/digests/D1YYWEQU18/feeder Military Fitness - Military.com Originals Respective post owners and feed distributors Wed, 19 Jul 2023 23:39:34 +0000 Feed Informer http://feed.informer.com/ The Most Challenging Leg Workout for Military Fitness https://www.military.com/military-fitness/most-challenging-leg-workout-military-fitness Military-fitness urn:uuid:54d03d8c-b917-1326-4b58-df95de6d4ccf Fri, 11 Apr 2025 17:20:04 +0000 This is a classic method for working the legs, glutes and hips, along with cardio events between resistance training. 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Stew Smith, CSCS® Why You Want to Build Muscle at Any Age and Work to Never Lose It https://www.military.com/military-fitness/why-you-want-build-muscle-any-age-and-work-never-lose-it Military-fitness urn:uuid:3b235dff-3cf0-2d9d-2052-0fd861b1cc07 Tue, 01 Apr 2025 15:36:49 +0000 It is easier to build muscle while we’re young, but keeping muscle mass gets more difficult as we age. Stew Smith, CSCS® The Best Exercises to Pair with Deadlifts for Military Fitness Training https://www.military.com/military-fitness/best-exercises-pair-deadlifts-military-fitness-training Military-fitness urn:uuid:99277f52-ae36-e5f5-e19e-1981805a053f Fri, 28 Mar 2025 16:20:03 +0000 Exercises such as deadlifts and squats are foundational to load-bearing strength and transfer well into military activities, but you need to start doing other exercises that work different components of fitness, too. Stew Smith, CSCS® Changes Are Coming to Army Ranger Fitness Tests. 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The Power of Protein: Why it Matters for Mind and Body Well-Being https://www.military.com/military-fitness/power-of-protein-why-it-matters-mind-and-body-well-being Military-fitness urn:uuid:ae1c4753-b9b5-c09e-a39e-65c471acf53b Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:21:22 +0000 The missing piece in your quest for stress relief and physical fitness recovery may be as simple as doubling down on protein-rich foods. The Most Comprehensive Upper-Body Workout that Includes Cardio https://www.military.com/military-fitness/most-comprehensive-upper-body-workout-includes-cardio Military-fitness urn:uuid:232a28bd-beb9-1859-a2cf-fd246082590f Fri, 28 Feb 2025 17:19:13 +0000 If you want a well-rounded, upper-body workout program that blends strength training, conditioning and cardio training, try the Push-Pull and Core/Cardio Workout. How to Manage Rest Intervals to Improve Military Calisthenics Scores https://www.military.com/military-fitness/how-manage-rest-intervals-improve-military-calisthenics-scores Military-fitness urn:uuid:d01864e0-8779-f4a2-5005-3c8af4214f26 Wed, 26 Feb 2025 15:57:38 +0000 A combination of strength and muscle stamina (conditioning) improves calisthenics scores. The Stress of Uncertainty and 6 Tips to Get Through the Tough Times https://www.military.com/military-fitness/stress-of-uncertainty-and-6-tips-get-through-tough-times Military-fitness urn:uuid:f8a7bacb-4b23-a3c3-5a5a-7e50c59a7cb5 Mon, 24 Feb 2025 21:04:21 +0000 Some of life's most significant stressors are navigating the uncertainty that comes with losing a job or retiring, moving to a new city or starting a new school. 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Plan Goals for Your Workout: 5 Ways to Make the Most of Your Time in the Gym https://www.military.com/military-fitness/plan-goals-your-workout-5-ways-make-most-of-your-time-gym Military-fitness urn:uuid:83369716-8654-6527-1e80-1aa197d8c641 Mon, 13 Jan 2025 22:00:53 +0000 Having a plan to do everything you want is critical to finding that efficient sweet spot between your efforts and your time. What a Great 'Chest Day' Fitness Workout Looks Like https://www.military.com/military-fitness/what-great-chest-day-fitness-workout-looks Military-fitness urn:uuid:540cbb84-c6a1-ddb5-5a55-b9838203842b Fri, 10 Jan 2025 16:48:44 +0000 Who doesn't like a good push day for workouts? 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Should You Snack During Your Fitness Workout? https://www.military.com/military-fitness/should-you-snack-during-your-fitness-workout Military-fitness urn:uuid:2309fe9a-e9e2-8f82-565e-5122b489faf5 Thu, 02 Jan 2025 15:20:31 +0000 Some workout programs require an above-average time investment. Usually, these will include longer distances of running, rucking and swimming as the biggest consumers of your training time. Stew Smith, CSCS® 5 Tips to Stick to Your Fitness Commitment in the New Year https://www.military.com/military-fitness/5-tips-stick-your-fitness-commitment-new-year Military-fitness urn:uuid:24374d3b-3f22-a588-429b-fc75424e0064 Mon, 30 Dec 2024 17:53:37 +0000 Imagine looking back after one year and witnessing the profound changes consistently working toward a simple goal can unleash. 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The Best Leg Exercise to Improve at Running and Rucking https://www.military.com/military-fitness/best-leg-exercise-improve-running-and-rucking Military-fitness urn:uuid:34d7ad6b-be12-d31c-5204-655fad30bbf1 Fri, 20 Dec 2024 16:25:10 +0000 Incorporating lunges into your leg day routine has numerous benefits, setting the stage for increased performance in military training and overall durability. How to Improve Your Combat Side Stroke for Military Fitness Tests https://www.military.com/military-fitness/how-improve-your-combat-side-stroke-military-fitness-tests Military-fitness urn:uuid:208104b5-9c0c-d02c-7529-4300a9f8029d Wed, 18 Dec 2024 15:58:41 +0000 The swimming test in the Navy Physical Screening Test (PST) can require an underwater recovery stroke using the side stroke and a modified version called the combat side stroke (CSS). The Best Way to Become Motivated to Stick to a Fitness Routine https://www.military.com/military-fitness/best-way-become-motivated-stick-fitness-routine Military-fitness urn:uuid:20ce43ef-d309-258c-4e58-8f259ec25a3b Mon, 16 Dec 2024 17:37:45 +0000 At some point in the beginning, there must be a straightforward evolutionary process from motivation to discipline.